Holiday football is reaching a new level in 2026. Between the first-ever 5-day Thanksgiving marathon and the expanded Christmas triple-header, fans are looking at 11 days of high-stakes matchups spread across traditional networks and new streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime.
To help you navigate the chaos, we’ve built this 2026 NFL Holiday Schedule Hub. Below, you can access our signature “Low-Ink” guides for each holiday, ensuring you have a physical copy for the fridge that won’t drain your printer toner.
The 2026 NFL Thanksgiving Marathon
The 2026 NFL Thanksgiving window has officially expanded into a 5-day event. Starting with the Netflix premiere on Wednesday night and concluding with the Black Friday showdown on Amazon, this is the most ambitious holiday slate in NFL history.
- Key Game: Chiefs @ Bills (Thanksgiving Night, NBC)
- Unique Feature: The first-ever “Thanksgiving Eve” game on Netflix.
- Get the Printable: Download our NFL Thanksgiving printable schedule here. It includes all five games, kickoff times, and streaming requirements in one clean, printer-friendly grid.
The 2026 NFL Christmas Weekend
Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday, creating a massive 4-day football weekend. With a Christmas Eve clash in Philadelphia followed by a Christmas Day triple-header, the league is leaning heavily into streaming exclusives for the holidays.
- Key Game: Packers @ Bears (Christmas Day, Netflix)
- Streaming Info: Two of the three Christmas Day games are exclusive to Netflix.
- Get the PDF: Use our NFL Christmas PDF guide to keep track of the streaming split and local broadcast options for out-of-market fans.
Why Choose Our Low-Ink Printables?
At SportsBrackets.net, we know that a holiday schedule is only useful if you can actually print it. Our Printable 2026 NFL Holiday Schedule assets are built with three rules:
- High Contrast: Black text on white backgrounds for maximum legibility.
- No Graphic Fill: We remove stadium photos and heavy color blocks to save your ink.
- One-Page Design: Every guide is sized for standard 8.5″ x 11″ paper, making them perfect for the office pool or the kitchen counter.
NFL Resources & Quick Links
Stay organized for the entire season with our full library of printable assets:
- 2026 NFL Pickem Sheet Hub: Every weekly matchup from Week 1 to the Super Bowl.
- Full 32-Team Schedule Grids: Individual 18-week schedules for your favorite franchise.
- 2026 NFL Playoff Bracket: Start tracking the road to the Super Bowl early.
FAQ: 2026 NFL Holiday Streaming
Do I need Netflix for the NFL holidays in 2026? Yes. Netflix has exclusive rights to the Thanksgiving Eve game (Packers/Rams) and two Christmas Day games (Packers/Bears and Bills/Broncos).
Is the Black Friday game free to watch? While the game is hosted on Amazon Prime, the NFL typically allows Amazon to stream the Black Friday game for free to anyone with a standard Amazon account (no Prime subscription required).
Where can I find a full season printable? You can download our master Printable 2026 NFL Holiday Schedule and Season Grid which covers all 272 regular-season games.
